Technical Accountant

Corteva Agriscience • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

Who Are We, And What Do We Do? At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind. We are seeking a Technical Accountant. Within the Accounting Policy and SEC Reporting team, the Technical Accountant is responsible for analyzing and resolving complex accounting and reporting issues, including interpreting external technical accounting proposals and pronouncements. Additionally, the Technical Accountant will act as a resource to business, function and corporate initiatives as a technical accounting expert. This position offers strong visibility across Controllership and key stakeholders, with opportunities to grow and shape the team’s responsibilities to the needs of the organization during a time of significant change.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting / Finance
• CPA required
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• 7+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or relevant industry experience in external reporting
• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to support critical close and filing deadlines, including outside of standard business hours (e.g., evenings or weekends) as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting and reporting matters involving U.S. GAAP, SEC guidance, and FASB standards, and ensure conclusions are appropriately reflected in external financial statements and disclosures.
• Act as a technical accounting and reporting resource to business and functional teams and support continuous improvement of accounting and reporting processes.
• Evaluate accounting and reporting implications of complex transactions and initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborative arrangements, equity instruments, and hedging programs.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure external financial statements are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and internal management reports are consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor new and proposed accounting standards and disclosure requirements, perform impact assessments, and coordinate implementation into accounting policies and external reporting.
• Identify and initiate process improvement teams for functional productivity.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior